"Tourism is down in five out of the past six months, with experts linking the decline to President Donald Trump's rhetoric and restrictive policies. The number of foreign visitors to the United States continues to decline, as a range of policies put forth by the administration of US President Donald Trump has made tourists wary of travelling to the country. In July, foreign visits to the US decreased by 3 percent year-over-year, according to recently released preliminary government data."
"Everyone is afraid, scared there's too much politics about immigration, Luise Francine, a Brazilian tourist visiting Washington, DC, told Al Jazeera. Experts and some local officials say Trump's tariffs, immigration crackdown and repeated jabs about the US acquiring Canada and Greenland have alienated travellers from other parts of the world. Ryan Bourne, an economist at the Cato Institute, told Al Jazeera that the decline in tourism was tied to both Trump's rhetoric and policies."
Foreign visits to the United States have decreased for five of the past six months, including a 3 percent year-over-year drop in July. Policies and rhetoric from the Trump administration, including tariffs, immigration crackdowns, and public comments about acquiring Canada and Greenland, have made international travelers wary. Economists attribute declines to both trade disputes and fears of immigration enforcement. Travel research firm Tourism Economics forecasts an 8.2 percent reduction in international arrivals for 2025, down from pre-pandemic levels. Airline booking data indicate the inbound travel slowdown observed in May through July may continue. Canadian visitation has fallen particularly sharply.
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